Grammar Gazette - Issue 2, 2023

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Illumine: THE SOUNDS OF BGGS

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I n early 2020, Brisbane Girls Grammar School launched its podcast, Illumine. Due to strong demand, its scope quickly expanded to include three sub series: From the Students, For Parents, and Alumnae. Over time, the voices of our staff, students and experts have become welcome, regular guests in the homes of families, with the podcast attracting more than 13 000 listens to date. Stay tuned for the next iteration of Illumine from Brisbane Girls Grammar School students, staff and alumnae in 2024. Listeners can hear all past episodes on the School website, including all of our most inspiring and intriguing stories. ILLUMINE: SCHOOLS AS HOMES The first Illumine episode remains one of the most popular. Deputy Principal (Academic), Dr Bruce Addison, discusses what ‘deep learning’ is, the impacts of the then-new ATAR system, and how teachers can educate for hope. ILLUMINE: SEXUAL CONSENT EDUCATION 7 May 2021 Prompted by national debate sparked by Chanel Contos’ petition, calling for earlier consent education in Australia, Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh, spoke to six Year 12 students to share their thoughts. Following this conversation, the School featured in coverage of this topic locally, on ABC radio, and internationally, on the BBC. FOR THE MIND 28 February 2020

ILLUMINE FOR PARENTS: PART 1 WITH DR LISA DAMOUR: NAVIGATING IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR

ILLUMINE GRAMMAR WOMEN: FOUNDER OF THE URBAN LIST , SUSANNAH GEORGE 9 June 2022 Many of us see gaps in the market— but few of us follow through in trying to solve the issue, and even fewer have entrepreneurial success. Susannah George (1999) is a rare exception, and in this episode she discusses her path to establishing Urban List, one of the largest media companies in Australia and New Zealand.

DAUGHTER 19 July 2022

Ms Euler Welsh discusses how to navigate and approach a variety of complex topics with psychologist and New York Times best-selling author and columnist, Dr Lisa Damour. ILLUMINE: EXPLORING THE TEACHER WORKFORCE SHORTAGE 19 August 2022 A candid conversation with Dr Bruce Addison, Deputy Principal (Academic), and Ms Sophie Mynott, Deputy Principal (Co-curriculum), about what they believe is causing the decline in graduates, resignation of current teachers, and hurdles for mid-career changers, before examining possible solutions. Their discussion was subsequently covered by Australian Financial Review. ILLUMINE FROM THE STUDENTS: FINDING YOUR PLACE AT BGGS 23 January 2023 First-day-of-school nerves are common. In this episode, Year 7 Advisor, Mrs Sally Callie, joins four students to discuss how they navigated through their first year of secondary school, and their advice for our new students who are just starting out.

Listen to all episodes of

Illumine on the BGGS website at bggs.qld.edu.au/illumine , or scan the QR code.

CAPTIONS 1 STUDENT GUESTS ZOE MCELWAINE (10G) AND EMILY RYAN (12E) 2 HOST AND PRINCIPAL, MS JACINDA EULER WELSH, IN THE RECORDING ROOM WITH CELEBRATED MUSICIAN, CATHY MILLIKEN (1973) 3 MS JACINDA EULER WELSH WITH ALUMNAE GUESTS, PROFESSOR ROSALIND CRONE (1998) AND ANNA WHIP (2016)

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